GITEC proudly supports Operation Jump Start VIII as a supporting sponsor!
Please join the eighth annual “Operation Jump Start VIII” event to help the soldiers of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom transition to civilian careers.
The event is made possible by organizing sponsors Federal CIO Council, 1105 Media and TechAmerica. Additional support is provided by GITEC, ACT-IAC, AFCEA-Bethesda, AFFIRM, and open to all who want to give.
We are pleased to announce this year’s Honorary Chairs from our community – the Honorable Roger Baker, CIO, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Honorable Rob Carey, Deputy CIO, Department of Defense.
Also, come learn about the volunteer internship program that is underway to assist these brave young men and women establish themselves in alternative careers and discuss how you and your organizations might participate. The price of admission is a donation to support the soldiers
Donations
Cash donations are always appreciated and will go into a special, non-profit, tax-exempt fund established for the soldiers and their families. Make checks payable to the 501(c)3 organization The Aleethia Foundation, Tax id #51-0529300. This fund is used 100% to support special needs for the recovering soldiers and their families as they work to build new lives, whether it is a “first month/last month” deposit, bills forgotten while recovering or to meet other educational/emotional needs.
Online donations are now being accepted by visiting www.aleethia.org. Click on “Your Support” and then click on the “DONATE NOW” button. Please fill out the required information and you will receive a receipt after the transaction is completed. When donating, please enter “JUMP START” in the comments field.